Free Mental Health First Aid Course Bulga

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Get Ready Singleton

A Mental Health First Aid Course provides training in how to recognise &amp; respond when someone is experiencing a mental health problem.

Minimbah Teaching Place

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the mental health equivalent of physical first aid. It provides initial support to someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.This FREE Mental Health First Aid Course provides nationally recognised Mental Health First Aid training.The course covers:<ul><li>How to recognise the warning signs of common mental health problems</li><li>How to offer initial support and encourage someone to get help</li><li>Mental health supports and treatments that are available</li></ul>Completing the course will equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most. You can also become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider), valid for three years.This course is open to all Singleton LGA community members aged 18 years and over, and runs for two days on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 February, from 9am to 4pm at the Minimbah Teaching Place Bulga. Lunch will be provided.Registrations are essential.This Mental Health First Aid course is an initiative of the Bulga CRT and is proudly supported by Singleton Council with grant funding provided by the Australian Government. Course content is presented by our local Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) Coordinator from NSW Health.Residents of Bulga and Broke are encouraged to attend, and will be prioritised over other ticket holders.**Please note we require a minimum of 15 attendees, otherwise the course will need to be postponed or cancelled.**

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